The Old Barge

CHEF

HERTFORD SG14 1QD

Key information

Pay
£26,463.80 to £35,000 a year, pro rata
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
3 Sep 2026
Closing date
2 Oct 2026

About this role

Chef required for friendly independent English pub. Hertford.

Position involves

Working with a small team who will train you in our current menus and practices.

Get involved with creating, planning, sourcing, costing & implementing fresh new dishes focusing on good traditional English pub food.

Understanding food GP’s, allergens & other dietary requirements.

All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage.

Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and conforming at all times with health & hygiene regulations throughout the kitchen.

Catering for small functions.

The right candidate would

Have a thirst for learning.

Work well within a team.

Maintain profit margins.

Have a good eye for detail and work well under pressure.

Be consistently passionate about serving & presenting dishes to be proud of.

Need to be flexible in their approach to work hours and understand that our busiest times are the weekends & public holidays.

Salary is dependent on age and skill level and would be discussed at interview.